telegrams in this century.

My family has the Titanic board game (it did not cost $99 when we bought it!) and one of my favorite things about playing is that you get telegrams with little messages about what is going on "back home". As Legends of America put it " ... for almost a century and a half, messages of joy, sorrow and success came in those hand-delivered yellow envelopes."

And now with email + cell phones, the telegram is a thing of the past. But it doesn't have to be. Personally I'm planning to send one of these special messages to my bff who has been in Greece for the last year...STOPs and all!

via Swissmiss

these walnut boats.

Check out these super cute decorative walnut boats. I love anything DIY and these are super easy. Plus empty walnut shells means that someone has to eat the walnuts and I definitely wouldn't mind volunteering for that. Yum!

via Swissmiss

these poison apples.

Okay, these apples aren't really poisonous. But don't they look just like something out of a story?! If you ask me, Snow White was poisoned by an apple that looked just like these. I found this recipe over at The Hive and now I'm dying to make them to display. Knowing my luck they won't turn out perfectly glossy like these but a girl can try right?

This is such a neat DIY calendar.
It's basically a large frame and a ton of Post-It's with the glass replaced over the top. Then you can just write w/dry erase markers + wipe off the glass. I love simple projects like this!

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ring.

There is a beautiful wedding being featured all over but I saw it here and completely fell in love with this ring. Love it.

image courtesy

new kind of pumpkin patch.

One of my lovely bff's Janie makes the cutest stuff. She is a crafter extraordinaire. I keep telling her to set up an Etsy account so that everyone can see all of her creations all the time, so maybe now she will. :] Anyway, yesterday she sent me an email with these pictures of her little pumpkin patch. Aren't they adorable?

They would look perfect above a fireplace mantle, a front step, a table centerpiece...pretty much anywhere if you ask me! 

If you are interested in purchasing these cuties or anything else Janie might be creating, let me know and I will get you her contact info. 

salmon sweets.

I really wish I had the time to sit down and put beautiful pieces of jewelry together. The creative possibilities are endless. Someday. For now I am happy admiring the totally cool creations of other people like lilyja.

Love these!

how beautiful homes.

I am so excited for the day that I'll have a space of my own to design and decorate however I please. But each day I become more + more convinced that I am going to need:

a) more than 1 house 

or 

b) multiple storage sheds in my backyard for all of the pieces I'll be constantly buying/re-arranging


Oh and a very patient, easy going hubbers. 

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cardigan.

Why is that Anthropologie (more than I'm typically willing to pay for clothing) always has the best cardigans? I am very much in love with this one. I am pretty sure it would match with every single thing in my closet, so maybe its worth the investment...we'll see.

sweater wreath.

Isn't this sweater inspired wreath the cutest?! Just looking at it makes me want to cuddle up next to a window in thick, fuzzy socks with a mug of hot cocoa in one hand + an old classic in the other.

half heel, half slouch.

I think these beauties pretty much speak for themselves, don't you?
Now, if I could only find a pair that cost about $300 cheaper...

they just HAVE to kiss.

I came across these cute little felt magnets that are stitched with adorable eyes and lips. Whenever you put the "He" + "She" together, they can't fight the kiss. Perfect for gifts, wedding favors, or just because. Unfortunately this item sold out on Etsy but I'm sure they aren't difficult to make. There's only one way to find out, right?

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wall circles.

Does anyone know how much embroidery circles cost? I believe that's what was used to create this wall of circles. I want to use some black and white damask or houndstooth scrapbook paper for the background of one of the big circles and then paint the smaller inner circles yellow and grey. Love this! And so unique too.

                                        [as seen here]

new uses for old things.

Go purse-less. One binder clip can hold a bit of cash and your house key when you're out for a morning run.

Its pancake batter!--in an easy squeeze ketchup bottle for perfect 'pouring'.

Make sparklers safe and fun for little ones to hold by using Play-Doh containers.

An eco-friendly way to pack snacks!

[Images + Inspiration Courtsey of Real Simple]

spool of thread.

I can see these atop a dresser in a new baby's room or lined up on a sunny windowsill. Someone please remind me to start searching for old wooden spools of thread! Thrift/antique shops, here I come.

pantry envy.

I think this pantry speaks for itself. And if it doesn't, I'm sure every single clear, sealed jar does. Wow.

tufted headboard.

There's nothing fancy about the quilt or pillows on this bed, yet it still looks so crisp and elegant. And I swear there is something about tufted headboards that make a girl feel like a princess. My favorite thing though, is that the two lamps don't match. Not even close! But look at how beautiful and put together the room looks nonetheless. Love it!

i have a thing for gray.

This photograph makes me wish I'd purchased a gray couch instead of a brown one...

spoons + forks + knives, oh my.

This is so simple. Really, look. Its a metal basket, with jars that are holding a variety of eating utensils. But isn't it beautiful? Its got such a classic, vintage feel and would look amazing at a backyard wedding reception or sitting on a soft picnic blanket. I'm going to put one together this month, just in time for the warm weather and sunshine.

yellow + black nursery.

This is the most chic and beautiful nursery ever! Now, if I could just figure out how to convince my future hubby/baby daddy to paint those perfect yellow stripes on the ceiling. Hm.